Presented by Washington Sculptors Group and Phillips@THEARC

LOCATION: 

1801 Mississippi Avenue, SE

Washington, DC 20020

www.phillipscollection.org/thearc

EXHIBITION DATES: Friday, December 17, 2021 – Friday, March 18, 2022

JURORS: Nehemiah DIxon III and Vesela Sretenovic

SUBMISSION DEADLINE: Sunday, November 14, 2021 (received by 11:59pm EST, received through the submission site EntryThingy

ABOUT THE EXHIBITION

This small scale exhibition invites artists to rethink and expand upon the tradition of relief sculpture in contemporary terms. The word relief comes from the Latin verb relivare, to raise, implying that the sculpted material has been raised above its supporting  background such as facades, walls, or tombs and sarcophagi. The most notable examples range from the ancient Egyptian, Assyrian, Middle-Eastern, Pre-Columbian and South Indian cultures to Greek and Roman temples, Middle Ages cathedral decoration, and more modern sculptural expressions including Auguste Rodin’s Gates of Hell (1880-1917). Whether done in low (flattened) or high relief (illusionistic), the technique itself presents unique challenges; it combines two- and three-dimensional forms that are either driven by a specific  narrative or a desire for sheer patterning and decoration, while also exploring the enduring figure-ground relationship. Today the technique largely seems to be out of date and old-fashioned. The idea behind the WHAT A RELIEF exhibition is to bring relief sculpture back to life and give way to new and fresh approaches to this centuries long art practice. 

–Vesela Sretenović

ABOUT THE JURORS

Nehemiah DIXON III is Director of Community Engagement at the Phillips Collection. Previously, he was a successful nonprofit leader, artist, coach, teacher, administrator and executive level director. He has extensive knowledge in gallery management, fundraising, curatating, teaching and public speaking. He is an enthusiastic networker, forming partnerships with local and national artists to increase public awareness and support for arts programming in the DMV area. Nehemiah received his B.F.A from the Maryland Institute, and his work has been exhibited at The Foggy Bottom SculptureBiennial, The Phillips Collection, Pass Gallery, Maryland Institute, College of Art, Delaware College of Art and Design, The Sumner Museum and the Washington D.C. Superior Court.

Vesela Sretenović has been a senior curator of modern and contemporary art at The Phillips Collection since 2009 and has recently been named a Cross-departmental Director of Contemporary Art Initiative and Partnership. Upon her arrival to the Phillips, she initiated a series of ongoing art projects called Intersections, inviting contemporary artists—national and international, emerging and established—to engage with the museum’s permanent collection and architecture and present or create new work. Additionally, Sretenović had organized numerous solo exhibitions of prominent artists including Robert Ryman, Ellsworth Kelly, Antony Gormley, Richard Tuttle, Los Carpinteros, and the first museum retrospective of Cuban artist Zilia Sanchez. She is currently preparing two projects by Madrid-based artist Daniel Canogar and Harlem-based Sanford Biggers. Prior to joining the Phillips, Sretenović spent ten years as curator at Bell Gallery, Brown University, while also teaching contemporary art and art theory at the Rhode Island School of Design. Earlier in her career, Sretenović worked at SUNY Buffalo and the Brooklyn Museum of Art. She holds an MA from the School of the Art Institute of Chicago, and a Doctoral degree in Humanities from Syracuse University.

APPLICATION DEADLINE

Sunday, November 14, 2021 (received by 11:59pm EST)

Participating artists can upload submissions through EntryThingy (www.entrythingy.com). What a Relief will be juried from digital images submitted through the EntryThingy site, and there is a $5 processing fee for uploading images. No entries will be accepted by mail or email.

ELIGIBILITY

The exhibition is open to members of the Washington Sculptors Group only. Artists who are not already members may join WSG by paying annual dues of $45 ($15 for full-time students). Prospective members may download a membership form from the WSG website (www.washingtonsculptors.org), and send a checks=, along with the membership form, to the WSG address, or may join online through PayPal on the WSG website. Existing WSG members must renew their dues for 2022 to be eligible for this exhibition.

SUBMISSION GUIDELINES

All submitted works must be wall hung. Small works are encouraged and works must not exceed 16 x 16 inches in size. Artists can submit up to 5 images of works created in the past 3 years along with a brief narrative stating conceptual, aesthetic, and cultural aspects of the work and bio ( 300 words max).

• All media including digital is accepted
• Perishable and hazardous materials are not permitted
• Selected artists must provide works ready-to-hang
• Artists must deliver to and pick up their works from the site (Phillips@THEARC, 1801 Mississippi Avenue, SE, Washington, DC 20020) during the designated installation period (see calendar below)
• All submissions must be made through EntryThingy (www.entrythingy.com)

INSURANCE, COMMISSIONS, AND SALES

Phillips@THEARC insures works on loan after the work is delivered and the exhibition loan agreement is signed. Insurance during transportation is the responsibility of the artist. All sales must go directly through the artist. Phillips@THEARC does not handle sales or take commissions on any sold work.

PREPARING YOUR ENTRIES

• All submissions must be anonymous.
• Submit all images with a resolution of 300 dpi and a maximum of 2MB each. Video files must be smaller than 50MB each (about five minutes).
• Files should be named with only the title of the work (no first or last names). Use the actual title for each work. Example:

Title 1.jpeg

Title 1 (detail).jpeg

Title 2.jpeg

Title 3.jpeg

etc.

• The EntryThingy platform allows you to submit a brief statement about how your work relates to the exhibition’s requirements. It also offers you a chance to provide a brief description of each work along with a title, dimensions, etc. To avoid being disqualified, do not include your name in either the statement or any of the description paragraphs.

INSTRUCTIONS FOR ENTRYTHINGY

1. Applicants should go to http://www.entrythingy.com/ and click on the tab (at the top) “for artists”. 
2. Click on “list of current calls”.
3. Scroll down and click on the What a Relief listing.
4. Create a login account to http://www.entrythingy.com/ if you don’t have an account, or if you do, login to your existing account with the “Click here to login” button.  After logging in, select the What a Relief call and complete the entry steps.
5. There is a $5 entry fee. 
6. All applicants will receive ‘accepted’ or ‘not accepted’ notifications via email.

CALENDAR

Exhibition Dates:        Friday, December 17, 2021– Friday, March 18, 2022

Call for Entry Posted:    Tuesday, September 14, 2020

Submission Deadline:    Sunday, November 14, 2021 (received by 11:59pm EST)

Jurying Period:        Monday, November 15– Tuesday, November 16, 2021

Artist Notification:        Friday, November 19th

Drop off & Installation:    Friday, December 10, 2021

All existing social distancing recommendations will be followed. We may have to limited number of artists present at the same time, in which case artists will be required to sign up for specific time slots during the installation period. Additional details will be sent out to accepted artists.

Opening Reception:    Tuesday, January 11, 2022

Artist /Juror Talk:    Thursday, February 10, 2022

    This may change depending on public health recommendations. Updates will be sent closer to the date and announced by email and on social media.

Deinstallation/Pick up:    Thursday, March 24, 2022 (10am-6pm)

Please contact with any questions.

About Phillips@THEARC: The Phillips Collection’s workshop and gallery at the Town Hall Education Arts Recreation Campus (THEARC) provides a space to view, discuss, make, and exhibit art. Our programs are co-created with our partners and participants to encourage authentic community dialogue, community planning, and community action. Our work is about making friends, sustaining relationships, and bringing joy. 

The Washington Sculptors Group is a volunteer, non-profit organization dedicated to promoting awareness of sculpture and fostering exchanges among sculptors, sculpture enthusiasts and the public. Organized in 1984, membership has grown to over 400; WSG sponsors frequent public programs and organizes professional sculpture exhibitions juried by prominent curators. Visit www.washingtonsculptors.org to join WSG, to view the Web Gallery of members’ work, and to subscribe to the WSG newsletter.

Presented by the Washington Sculptors Group and Oxon Hill Manor, a facility of the Arts and Cultural Heritage Division of the Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission.

LOCATION: Oxon Hill Manor, 6901 Oxon Hill Road, Oxon Hill, MD 20745
EXHIBITION DATES: Monday, September 13, 2021 – Friday, September 15, 2023
JUROR: Sarah Tanguy
APPLICATION DEADLINE: Tuesday, July 13, 2021 (11:59pm EST, received through the submission site Submittable)

Download the Call

ABOUT THE EXHIBITION

Past & Present seeks to celebrate the historic Oxon Hill Manor through traditional and contemporary work that respects the family-oriented nature of the facility. Artists are encouraged to draw on a variety of sources ranging from the lives of the Manor’s many inhabitants to the property’s architecture and landscape design and its changing functions. Just as the current 1928 building replaces the original 18th century structure, special attention will be given to the adaptive recycling of materials. Riffing on the building’s Flemish bond, a decorative pattern that alternates the sides and ends of brick, the exhibition will weave together existing structure and ornamentation in unforeseen and innovative ways.

Artists are invited to submit outdoor sculptural work for consideration for a 2-year exhibition (October 2021- October 2023) through a juried competition. Selected works will be installed on the grounds of the historic Oxon Hill Manor.

ABOUT THE JUROR

Sarah Tanguy is a D.C.-based independent curator and arts writer who strongly believes in hands-on collaborations with artists and the power of art to connect with the general public. The daughter of a U.S. Diplomat, she holds a B.A. in Fine Arts from Georgetown University, and a M.A. in Art History from the University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill. Over the years, she has curated twelve collections and over 250 exhibitions in the U.S. and abroad. Recent projects include TRACES at The Kreeger Museum and an ongoing series at The American Center for Physics, both in the Washington, DC area. In addition to numerous exhibition-related essays she has written for such publications as Sculpture, American Craft, and Readers Digest.

APPLICATION DEADLINE

Tuesday, July 13, 2021 (11:59pm EST)

Participating artists can upload submissions through Submittable (https://m-ncppc.submittable.com). The exhibition will be juried from digital images submitted through the site—no entries will be accepted by mail or email.

ELIGIBILITY

The exhibition is open to members of the Washington Sculptors Group only. Artists who are not already members may join WSG by paying annual dues of $45 ($15 for full-time students). Prospective members may download a membership form from the WSG website (www.washingtonsculptors.org), and send checks, along with the membership form, to the WSG address, or may join online through PayPal on the WSG website. Existing WSG members must renew their dues for 2021 to be eligible for this exhibition.

SUBMISSION GUIDELINES

Works submitted for consideration must be suitable for outdoor installation and must adhere to the following guidelines:

1. Due to the historic nature of Oxon Hill Manor and all its grounds, sculptures cannot be anchored into the ground/soil and must be placed on-grade. Minor adjustments to the ground will be made by M-NCPPC staff to ensure that sculptures are level.
2. All selected works must therefore be structurally secured, and surface mounted to a weighted base of either steel, concrete or a box type base filled with sandbags or similar.  Detailed installation drawings must accompany the submission.
3. All selected works must adhere to dimension limitations provided in the Submission Locations section below.
4. All works and materials used, must be structurally capable of withstanding adverse weather conditions, such as high winds, high temperatures, heavy rain, storms, etc.
5. Be able to withstand a high traffic environment, such as a wedding or other large gathering.
6. Provide a safe environment and experience to the patrons of the facility by ensuring the work does not have sharp edges or protrusions.
7. Be maintenance-free during the 2-year exhibition period.
8. Installation must be accomplished by the artist or their assigned representative with tools provided by the artist (there will be access to a crane if notice is given in advance).

All sculptural work must be completed prior to submission. No incomplete works or project proposals will be considered.

Any additional costs are the responsibility of the artist.

Selected sculptures for the exhibit will be installed during the month of August/September 2021. Any sculpture that cannot be installed by that time will be disqualified, and an alternate will be chosen. Accepted sculptures must be removed in the weeks following the close of the exhibit in October 2023. A schedule will be communicated to accepted artists.

SUBMISSION CRITERIA

All proposals must be submitted online at https://m-ncppc.submittable.com. No other forms of application will be accepted. All proposals for art must be family friendly in nature and must be suitable for viewing by all ages.

All proposals must include:

• Contact information for the artist applicant.
• A brief artist statement, 100-200 words total.
• Up to 3 unique works of 3-Dimensional artwork and up to 9 images will be allowed (1 main and 2 detail images, if needed).
• An image list including titles, media, size (H x W x D), weight and year created for all artworks in the proposal.
• Detailed drawings of the installation plans/process.

SUBMISSION LOCATIONS

There are 2 locations on the grounds of Oxon Hill Manor that artwork will be considered for this exhibition. Please see the map below. Artists are encouraged to visit the location prior to submitting their work.

Location A (in green), will be for sculptures over 6′ in height, but not to exceed 12′.

This location is along the sidewalk surfaces connecting the parking lot to the main property, outside and inside the courtyard as well as at the end of the reflecting pool.

Location B (in orange), will be for sculptures under 6′ and may also include permanent bases. This location surrounds the reflecting pool and adjacent areas.

The placement of selected works will be determined by the juror and will be based on the size of the sculpture.

Visit www.washingtonsculptors.org to see map images referenced above of locations on the grounds of Oxon Hill Manor.

EVALUATION

This exhibit will be juried by Sarah Tanguy.

Selected artwork proposals will be selected to space availability with a goal of presenting diverse forms of artwork of the highest quality, and of engaging a broad range of audiences.

HONORARIUM

Each selected artist will receive an honorarium in the amount of $1000 (for smaller sculptures under 6′) or $2500 (for larger sculptures over 6′) to cover transportation, installation, and removal of the sculpture. The amount will be based strictly on the size of the work. The final placement will be decided by the juror.

There will also be a People’s Choice Award in the amount of $1000, which will be awarded to a selected artist at the close of the exhibition based on the feedback/vote of the local community.

INSTALLATION

Installation details will be coordinated by M-NCPPC staff but must be accomplished by the artist or their provided representative with tools provided by the artist (there will be access to a crane if notice is given in advance).

Crane and crews are only available on weekdays before 3 p.m. If a crane is required for installation, the artist MUST have the work on-site at 8 a.m. on the morning of the scheduled installation.

SALES & INSURANCE

Artists may sell the work during the project period. However, the work must remain on site for the duration of the exhibition. A 25% commission will be taken by M-NCPPC from a sale of work.

M-NCPPC will provide insurance throughout the exhibition period for a maximum claim determined based on the value of each piece. M-NCPPC will not be held responsible for damage due to inherent vice or poor construction materials.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

If you have any questions or would like additional information, please contact:

Stuart Diekmeyer

Visual Arts Specialist

301-446-3251

By submitting to this call for entries, the artist agrees to comply with all rules and requirements.

The Oxon Hill Manor is a facility of The Maryland-National Capital Park & Planning Commission, Department of Parks & Recreation, Prince George’s County, Arts and Cultural Heritage Division.

CALENDAR

Exhibition Dates:                  Monday, September 13, 2021 – Friday, September 15, 2023

Call for Entry Posted:           Tuesday, May 4, 2021 https://m-ncppc.submittable.com

Submission Deadline:          Tuesday, July 13, 2021 (received by 11:59pm EST)

Jurying Period:                     Thursday, July 15, 2021 – Wednesday, July 21, 2021

Artist Notification:                Friday, July 22, 2021

Artwork Installation:             Monday, August 23 through Friday, September 10, 2021

Opening Reception:             To be announced

ABOUT OXON HILL MANOR

Oxon Hill Manor is a neo-Georgian house built in 1929 located in Fort Washington, MD. The Manor’s current use is for weddings and other types of multi-generational rental events and special public events of M-NCPPC Department of Parks and Recreation. The grounds are located within walking distance from the MGM National Harbor Casino. The sculpture exhibition would be a signature art event for the southern portion of the Prince George’s County.

The Washington Sculptors Group is a volunteer, non-profit organization dedicated to promoting awareness of sculpture and fostering exchanges among sculptors, sculpture enthusiasts and the public. Organized in 1984, membership has grown to over 400; WSG sponsors frequent public programs and organizes professional sculpture exhibitions juried by prominent curators. Visit www.washingtonsculptors.org to join WSG, to view the Web Gallery of members’ work, and to subscribe to the WSG newsletter.

Presented by the Washington Sculptors Group and Sandy Spring Museum (www.sandyspringmuseum.org)

LOCATION: 17901 Bentley Rd, Sandy Spring, MD 20860
EXHIBITION DATES: Wednesday, August 4 – Saturday, November 6, 2021
JUROR: Twylene Moyer
SUBMISSION DEADLINE: Sunday, June 27, 2021 (received by 11:59pm EST, received through the submission site EntryThingy)

ABOUT THE EXHIBITION

The world is out of kilter, with natural as well as social systems listing to extremes. What we need, we say, is balance; balance must be restored. But what do we mean by “balance,” and what is our relationship to it? We often imagine (and we’re conditioned to strive for) an absolute ideal of perfect, harmonious equilibrium; a paradise lost or as yet unattained. But is this truly balance as we experience it physically or witness it in the natural world? What is balance without time and change? Perhaps the “ideal” is nothing more than a mental construct designed to serve human ends, including the desire for order and mastery. We want to think of ourselves as the still point of the fulcrum—the pandemic has clearly taught us otherwise. This show is about expanding and reimagining the idea of balance. Stability does not depend on stasis or rigidity; balance can be dynamic, contingent, and constantly in flux—a force of nature, an expression of life.

— Twylene Moyer

Artists are welcome to submit any of the following:

• Existing or new, free standing sculptures (large works must be public friendly and be securely mounted for stability)
• Site-specific installations (may be ephemeral/ time based/ weather + environmentally sensitive, etc.)
• Interactive sculptures (sculptures that can be activated by the public – while also being safe and firmly mounted. Please keep in mind that pandemic restrictions like social distancing will most likely still be in effect during the exhibition)
• Cross-disciplinary projects and team-built projects including sound, performance, projections, etc.

ABOUT THE JUROR

Twylene Moyer, editor of Sculpture magazine, has published in a wide range of periodicals, monographs, and catalogues. She is the co-editor of five books on contemporary sculpture, including The New Earthwork: Art, Action, Agency. In addition to serving as a juror for a variety of shows, she curated “Insight Out” and “Disintegration,” two exhibitions of site-specific, outdoor works for the Arlington Arts Center.

APPLICATION DEADLINE

Sunday, June 27, 2021 (received by 11:59pm EST)

Participating artists can upload submissions through EntryThingy (www.entrythingy.com). Artina 2021 will be juried from digital images submitted through the EntryThingy site, and there is a $5 processing fee for uploading images. No entries will be accepted by mail or email.

ELIGIBILITY

The exhibition is open to members of the Washington Sculptors Group only. Artists who are not already members may join WSG by paying annual dues of $45 ($15 for full-time students). Prospective members may download a membership form from the WSG website (www.washingtonsculptors.org), and send checks, along with the membership form, to the WSG address, or may join online through PayPal on the WSG website. Existing WSG members must renew their dues for 2021 to be eligible for this exhibition.

SUBMISSION GUIDELINES

WSGis accepting proposals from established and emerging sculptors for its fifth annual exhibition of outdoor sculpturesat Sandy Spring Museum. The exhibition is from Wednesday, August 4 – Saturday, November 6, 2021, with installation from Friday, July 30 – Monday, August 2  (9am-6pm), and de-installation the week following November 7.

Sandy Spring Museum, located in Sandy Spring Maryland, serves as a catalyst for community building by providing opportunities for creative engagement in a range of cultural arts. The museum offers the environment and inspiration for artists and community members to create and host events, performances, activities, and exhibits, which engage, stimulate, and bring people together. The SSM grounds are open daily and many special events and programs are offered throughout the year, as are private rentals. For more information about the museum please visit www.sandyspringmuseum.org.

Sandy Spring Museum is located on 7+ acres of land, 3 acres of which are heavily forested. The remainder is naturally landscaped with mature trees. Sculptures can be installed throughout the property, including upon two 10’x 10’ concrete pads. Artists can also use a wooden trellis that blooms with wisteria in the spring and extends the entire length of the property.

Works should be suitable for long-term, outdoor exposure, as well as fabricated and installed in a viewer-safe manner. Artists are responsible for any maintenance of the work.

Artists should detail their installation requirements when submitting the application. All sites are on grassy areas, although there are two 10’ X 10’ concrete covered areas that are situated next to each other. We highly recommend artists visit the site and plan their proposals accordingly but please continue to adhere to all recommended social distancing practices.

Self-guiding maps of the exhibition will be available at Sandy Spring Museum and on the websites of WSG and SSM. Exhibition cards will be distributed to WSG, SSM members, and the community. Promotion of the show will be actively pursued.

INSURANCE, COMMISSIONS, AND SALES

SSM insures works on loan up to $10,000 after the work is delivered and the exhibition loan agreement is signed. Insurance during transportation is the responsibility of the artist. All purchases during the exhibit will go through the museum. The museum charges a 30% commission fee.

WORK TO BE CONSIDERED

A maximum of 6 images (including any detail images) of sculptures/installations per artist or team may be submitted for consideration. In addition, please include:

• A description of where the project pieces are to be placed (if site specific)
• A brief background or narrative information about the artwork or proposal
• An explanation of how the project relates to the theme and whether there is light, sound, or movement that may impact the ability of others to experience nearby artworks.
• Artists may choose to install their work with public participation and involvement during the installation period, or if required, over the life of the artwork.
• Artists will submit a proposal in .doc or .pdf format.  The proposal should include the project description, concept sketches or renderings, and any other information pertaining to the proposed project. In addition, artists will provide up to 6 images of existing work in .jpg format titled “portfolio001”– ‘portfolio005”.jpg.” Submit all images with a resolution of 300 dpi and a maximum of 2MB each.
• It is highly recommended that artists visit Sandy Spring Museum to get a sense of the surroundings and possibilities prior to applying. Artists can visit the site seven days a week, at any time.

INSTRUCTIONS FOR ENTRYTHINGY

• All submissions must be anonymous.
• Submit all images with a resolution of 300 dpi and a maximum of 2MB each. Video files must be smaller than 50MB each (about five minutes).
• Files should be named with only the title of the work (no first or last names). Use the actual title for each work. Example:

Title 1.jpeg

Title 1 (detail).jpeg

Title 2.jpeg

Title 3.jpeg

etc.

The EntryThingy platform allows you to submit a statement about how your work relates to the exhibition’s requirements. It also offers you a chance to provide a brief description of each work along with a title, dimensions, etc. To avoid being disqualified, do not include your name in either the statement or any of the description paragraphs.

1. Applicants should go to http://www.entrythingy.com/ and click on the tab (at the top) “for artists”.
2. Click on “list of current calls”.
3. Scroll down and click on the Artina 2021 listing.
4. Create a login account to http://www.entrythingy.com/ if you don’t have an account, or if you do, login to your existing account with the “Click here to login” button.  After logging in, select the Artina 2021 call and complete the entry steps.
5. There is a $5 entry fee.
6. All applicants will receive ‘accepted’ or ‘not accepted’ notifications via email.

CALENDAR

Exhibition Dates:                  Wednesday, August 4 – Saturday, November 6, 2021

Call for Entry Posted:           Tuesday, May 3, 2021

Submission Deadline:          Sunday, June 27, 2021 (received by 11:59pm EST)

Jurying Period:                     Monday, June 28 – Friday, July 2, 2021

Artist Notification:                Tuesday, July 5, 2021

Drop off & Installation:         Friday, July 30 – Monday, August 2  (9am-6pm)

All existing social distancing recommendations will be followed. We may have to limit number of artists present at the same time, in which case artists will be required to sign up for specific time slots during the installation period. Additional details will be sent out to accepted artists.

Opening Reception:             An announcement will be made at a later date regarding whether or not an in-person opening reception will be held. This will be determined by public health recommendations. Regardless, the exhibition and site will be open for visitation.

Artist /Juror Talk:                 Saturday, November 6, 2021 (12-2pm)

                                                This may change depending on public health recommendations. Updates will be sent closer to the date and announced by email and on social media.

Deinstallation/Pick up:         Saturday, November 6 – Wednesday, November 10, 2021

This may also change as the COVID-19 situation evolves. Updates will be sent closer to the date if more time is needed to accommodate social distancing.

Please contact with any questions.

Presented by Washington Sculptors Group and McLean Project for the Arts

LOCATION

McLean Project For The Arts
1234 Ingleside Avenue, McLean, VA 22101
www.mpaart.org

EXHIBITION DATE

Thursday, September 17 – Saturday, November 14, 2020

JUROR

Nancy Sausser

APPLICATION DEADLINE

Wednesday, July 8, 2020 (11:59 pm EST, received through the submission site EntryThingy)

ABOUT THE EXHIBITION

Sculpture NOW 2020 is a non-thematic exhibition of new works, finished within the last two years. Three-dimensional freestanding sculpture, wall-hung and ceiling-hung sculpture, and installations as well as multimedia and performance-based works are welcome. Basic technical support will be provided by MPA. The artist must provide any video and sound equipment. The art may be finished or in the form of a proposal. We highly recommend that artists visit the space if they wish to submit installations, site-specific work, or a proposal.

Rooney Prize: an honorarium of $500 will be given to an artist/artist team selected by the juror whose work reflects the best qualities for the overall WSG Sculpture NOW 2020 show.

ABOUT THE JUROR

Nancy Sausser is Curator Exhibitions Director of the McLean Project for the Arts (MPA). In this position, she has curated over 150 exhibitions, including the work of both emerging and mid-career artists. A sculptor and arts writer as well as a curator, her writing has been featured in publications such as the Washington Post and FiberArts Magazine, as well as in many exhibition catalogs.  Her sculpture has been shown around the Washington, DC area, most recently at IA@A at Hillyer and Brentwood Arts Exchange.  Nancy holds a BA in Studio Art from Kenyon College and an MFA in Sculpture form the University of Washington in Seattle.

APPLICATION DEADLINE

Wednesday, July 8, 2020 (11:59pm EST)

Participating artists can upload submissions through EntryThingy (www.entrythingy.com) Sculpture NOW 2020 will be juried from digital images submitted through EntryThingy site, and there is a $5 processing fee for uploading images. No entries will be accepted by mail or email.

ELIGIBILITY

The exhibition is open to members of the Washington Sculptors Group only. Artists who are not already members may join WSG by paying annual dues of $45 ($15 for full-time students). Prospective members may download a membership form from the WSG website (www.washingtonsculptors.org), and send checks, along with the membership form, to the WSG address, or may join online through PayPal on the WSG website. Existing WSG members must renew their dues for 2020 to be eligible for this exhibition.

SUBMISSION GUIDELINES

• Individual artists or teams may submit three-dimensional freestanding sculpture, wall- and ceiling-hung sculpture, installations, as well as new media and performance-based works. Artists not familiar with the space are highly encouraged to visit before submitting.
• Each artist or team may submit up to five (5) works, with two images per work (maximum of ten images). Submissions must be made through the EntryThingy website (see instructions below).
• Submissions MUST be anonymous—please remove any identifying labels from titles, file names, images, statements, etc. Submissions that are not anonymous will be disqualified.
• Accepted work must be delivered in person from Friday, September 11 – Saturday, September 12 (10am-6pm).
• Submissions may be finished works or in the form of a proposal by an individual or an art team. Written proposal must be submitted in a 350-word (max) essay. Please create the document in Word, and upload it as a PDF file as you would upload a photo. Take care not to state your name or the names of your team in the written proposal. The juror will obtain all names of the artists or artist teams involved after jurying. We highly recommend that artists visit the space if they wish to submit installations, site-specific work, or a proposal.
• All sculptures must fit through the rear entrance 82” x 65” doorway. Wall work hangs directly on the walls and artists are asked to combine the design of a pedestal into the design of their work that will allow it to be freestanding. Walls have electrical outlets.
• Artists are solely responsible for delivery and installation of their accepted work on the specified installation date and de-installation of their work on the pick-up date. Staff will be available on site to assist artists with installations. All work accepted and exhibited must remain on display for the full duration of the show. WSG and the gallery will not receive shipments of artwork or mail inquiries.

INSTRUCTIONS FOR ENTRYTHINGY

• Submit all images with a resolution of 300 dpi and a maximum of 2MB each. Video files must be smaller than 50MB each (about five minutes).
• Files should be named with only the title of the work (no first or last names). Use the actual title for each work. Example:

Sculpture 1.jpeg

Sculpture 1 (detail).jpeg

Sculpture 2.jpeg

Installation 1.jpeg

etc.

The EntryThingy platform allows you to submit a statement about how your work relates to the exhibition’s requirements. It also offers you a chance to provide a brief description of each work along with a title, dimensions, etc. To avoid being disqualified, do not include your name in either the statement or any of the description paragraphs.

1. Applicants should go to http://www.entrythingy.com/ and click on the tab (at top) “for artists”.
2. Click on “list of current calls”.
3. Scroll down and click on the Sculpture NOW 2020 listing.
4. Create a login account to http://www.entrythingy.com/ if you don’t have an account, or if you do, login to your existing account with the “Click here to login” button.  After logging in, select the Sculpture NOW 2020 call and complete the entry steps.
5. There is a $5 entry fee.
6. All applicants will receive ‘accepted’ or ‘not accepted’ notifications via email.

SALES AND COMMISSIONS: a commission based on the listed sales price of the work will be applied if the work sells either during the exhibition or as a result thereof. MPA takes a 25% commission on sales. Interested buyers will be directed to the Exhibition Director and she will in turn work with a Sculpture NOW 2020 representative to notify the artist involved.

INSURANCE: MPA will insure work while on site, but NOT during transportation to or from the venue. Onsite insurance value will be computed as 75% of retail price, but does not guarantee that the insurer will agree with the value assigned by the artist. Selected artists must sign a loan agreement provided by MPA to be insured.

CALENDAR

Exhibition Dates:                  Thursday, September 17 – Saturday, November 14, 2020

Call for Entry Posted:          Tuesday, May 12, 2020

Submission Deadline:        Wednesday, July 8, 2020 (received by 11:59pm EST)

Jurying Period:                    Thursday, July 9 – Sunday, July 19, 2020

Artist Notification:               By Sunday, July 26

Drop off & Installation:        Friday, September 11 – Saturday, September 12 (10am-6pm)

Opening Reception:                        Thursday, September 17, 2020 (7-9pm)

Artist & Juror Talk:             Sunday, October 18, (2 pm- 4 pm)

Deinstallation/Pickup:         Sunday, November 15, 2020 (10 am – 6 pm)

Please contact with any questions.

The Washington Sculptors Group is a volunteer, non-profit organization dedicated to promoting awareness of sculpture and fostering exchanges among sculptors, sculpture enthusiasts and the public. Organized in 1984, membership has grown to over 400; WSG sponsors frequent public programs and organizes professional sculpture exhibitions juried by prominent curators. Visit www.washingtonsculptors.org to join WSG, to view the Web Gallery of members’ work, and to subscribe to the WSG newsletter.

About McLean Project for the Arts The mission of McLean Project for the Arts (MPA) is to exhibit the work of emerging and established artists from the mid-Atlantic region; to promote public awareness and understanding of the concepts of contemporary art; and to offer instruction and education in the visual arts. MPA’s history dates back to 1962 with the founding of the Emerson Gallery by a small group of women artists. Many partners, including corporate and community sponsors, individuals, and foundations fund MPA’s exhibitions and educational programs. Each year MPA provides: 15 contemporary arts exhibitions; the MPA’s award winning ArtReach program; partnerships with the Fairfax County Public Schools; Community Centers; and community organizations.

Presented by Washington Sculptors Group and Glen Echo Park

LOCATION
Glen Echo Park, 7300 MacArthur Blvd, Glen Echo, MD 20812 Stone Tower, Popcorn Galleries, and Outdoors

EXHIBITION DATES
March 21, 2020 – April 26, 2020 (Galleries Open Saturday & Sunday only, 12-6pm)

JUROR
Laura Roulet

APPLICATION DEADLINE
Friday, February 21, 2020 (11:59pm EST, received through the submission site EntryThingy)

ABOUT THE EXHIBITION
Fleeting, Fled is an exhibition about the temporal that is open to many possibilities. The cycle of life, death and rebirth is the underlying theme. Occurring during the Spring season in Washington, artwork could be inspired by the ephemeral beauty of the cherry blossoms and daffodils that will be in bloom. Environmental themes might also relate to climate change or the climate crisis. The opportunity to halt rising global temperatures is fleeting, or has the window for evoking remediation already closed? The setting of Glen Echo Park, one of our national parks might also be inspirational. The indoor and outdoor setting allows for a wide range of media, including ephemeral outdoor works. The juror welcomes a broad interpretation of this theme, personal or political.

Fleeting, Fled is an exhibition about the temporal that is open to many possibilities. The cycle of life, death and rebirth is the underlying theme. Occurring during the Spring season in Washington, artwork could be inspired by the ephemeral beauty of the cherry blossoms and daffodils that will be in bloom. Environmental themes might also relate to climate change or the climate crisis. The opportunity to halt rising global temperatures is fleeting, or has the window for evoking remediation already closed? The setting of Glen Echo Park, one of our national parks might also be inspirational. The indoor and outdoor setting allows for a wide range of media, including ephemeral outdoor works. The juror welcomes a broad interpretation of this theme, personal or political.

ABOUT THE JUROR
Laura Roulet is an independent curator and writer, specializing in contemporary and Latin American art. She was one of five international curators chosen for the initial 5×5, a major public art initiative in Washington DC. Her recent exhibitions include “Landscape in an Eroded Field,” “Ian Jehle, Dynamical Systems,” and “Foon Sham: Escape” (American University Museum, Katzen Center); “A Dark and Scandalous Rockfall” (Mexican Cultural Institute); “Brian Michael Reed, In the Crosscurrent” (Huntington Museum of Art, WV); and the “National Drawing Invitational” (Arkansas Arts Center, Little Rock, AR). International exhibits include the OAS Art Museum of the Americas as well as exhibits in Mexico City and Puerto Rico. She was a mentoring curator at the D.C. Arts Center and the first mentoring curator at VisArts in Rockville, MD. She is a regular contributor to Sculpture magazine. Her catalogue essay “Aglutinación: The Collective Spirit of Puerto Rican Art” is included in Relational Undercurrents, Pacific Standard Time LA/LA. Her other publications include many catalogue essays, articles in American Art, Art Journal, and Art Nexus, and the book Contemporary Puerto Rican Installation Art: the Guagua Aerea, the Trojan Horse and the Termite. She worked on the Ana Mendieta retrospective at the Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden in 2004, and contributed to that catalogue.

APPLICATION DEADLINE
Friday, February 21, 2020 (11:59pm EST) Participating artists can upload submissions through EntryThingy (www.entrythingy.com) Fleeting, Fled will be juried from digital images submitted through EntryThingy site, and there is a $5 processing fee for uploading images. No entries will be accepted by mail or email.

ELIGIBILITY
The exhibition is open to members of the Washington Sculptors Group only. Artists who are not already members may join WSG by paying annual dues of $45 ($15 for full-time students). Prospective members may download a membership form from the WSG website (www.washingtonsculptors.org), and send checks, along with the membership form, to the WSG address, or may join online through PayPal on the WSG website. Existing WSG members must renew their dues for 2020 to be eligible for this exhibition.

SUBMISSION GUIDELINES 

Interior spaces 

• Artists may submit three-dimensional freestanding sculpture, wall-hung and ceiling-hung sculpture, installations, as well as new media and performance-based works that fit the theme. Please refer to the images of the available spaces. Artists not familiar with the spaces are highly encouraged to visit them before submitting. 

• Each artist may submit up to five (5) works, with two images per work (maximum of ten images). Submissions must be made through the EntryThingy website. 

• Submissions MUST be anonymous—please remove any identifying labels from titles, file names, images, etc. Submissions that are not anonymous will be disqualified. 

• Accepted work must be delivered in person from Tuesday, March 17 – Thursday, March 19, 2020 (10am-6pm). In order to facilitate the process, accepted artists will be required to sign up for a two-hour window for delivery and installation on a first-come-first served basis. 

• Please note that the park closes at 6 and there cannot be any activity (delivery or installation) after 6. 

• Artists must be prepared to deliver and install their own work in coordination with the curator and Glen Echo Park staff. Basic technical and installation support will be provided by GEPP. Video, sound or other technical equipment must be provided by the artist. 

• Submissions may be finished works or in the form of a proposal by an individual or an art team. We highly recommend that artists visit the space if they wish to submit installations, site-specific work, or a proposal. 

• All work accepted and exhibited must remain on display for the full duration of the show. 

Exterior Spaces 

• Artists may submit proposals for temporary, mixed media installations that fit the theme. 

• Installations must be lightweight and be able to be secured from trees or walls without permanent fasteners. Works cannot be bolted into the ground. 

• Installation proposals should describe in detail how the artist intends to install their work and how it will be fastened. Artists not familiar with the park are highly encouraged to visit the site before submitting an installation proposal. 

• Artists also have the opportunity to propose ideas for temporary installations such as video or performance art that run only for the opening event. 

• Glen Echo Park is very busy on the weekends with families participating in the various events in the park. To expand the audience interested in the exhibition theme, WSG members are encouraged, but not required, to propose an activity with a strong audience-participation component. Proposals should describe the activity and space requirements and how the activity relates to the theme of the show. 

• Please refer to the guidelines above for instructions on delivery, installation and other details. 

INSURANCE/COMMISSION
While some situations are covered by the Partnership’s property insurance policy, artists or organizations exhibiting may choose to carry additional property insurance if total value of insured property exceeds $25,000. While under the care and handling by Partnership staff, if work is stolen, damaged or broken due to our negligence we will replace or repair the artwork at a value of up to 35% of the posted sales price. Sales prices must be approved by Partnership staff in advance of the show opening. We reserve the right to set a maximum damage/destruction payout value that is below the 35% threshold for pieces over $1500. 

The Artist/Organization shall indemnify, save and hold harmless and defend the United States, Montgomery County and the Glen Echo Park Partnership for Arts and Culture, Inc. against all fines, claims, damages, losses, judgments, and expenses arising out of any material breach of this Agreement by the Partner, or from any omission or activity in connection with activities under the Agreement. 

The Artist/Organization understands that Glen Echo Park is the property of the National Park Service and will not hold the Partnership liable for any lost revenue in the event of a Park Closing by the National Park Service due to inclement weather, for safety reasons, government shutdown or any other unforeseen circumstance that forces the Park to close. 

Either party may terminate this agreement with sixty(60) days’ notice. The Partnership may immediately terminate this agreement due to failure on the Partner’s part to comply with any of the preceding conditions. 

TERMS 

• Issue payment for sales to the individual artists within two weeks of the close of the exhibition. Checks will be mailed to the individual artists at that time less 30% commission retained by the Partnership. 

• Any artwork not picked up within thirty(30) days of the exhibition close date, will become property of the Partnership and the artist/organization will not be reimbursed for the artwork(s). 

• Commission owed extends one (1) month after the close of the exhibition on any artwork sales that are a direct result of the exhibition and were on display in the exhibition. If a piece sells within one (1) month after the close of the exhibition, the artist must pay 15% commission to the Partnership within two weeks of the sale. Any artist violating this rule or failing to report a sale will not be allowed to exhibit in the future at Glen Echo Park. 

• The Partnership reserves the right to refuse to accept, or may remove any artwork which Artist/Organization proposes to display or is displaying at the property, at the sole discretion of the Partnership. 

• The artist will accept all liability for violation of any existing copyright or other third-party rights. 

CALENDAR

Exhibition Dates: March 21 – April 26, 2020 (Saturdays & Sundays only, 12-6pm)

Call for Entry Posted: Monday, January 20, 2020

Submission Deadline: Friday, February 21, 2020 (received by 11:59pm EST)

Jurying Period: Sunday, February 23 – Sunday, March 1, 2020

Artist Notification: Wednesday, March 3, 2020

Drop off & Installation: Tuesday, March 17 – Thursday, March 19, 2020 (10am-6pm—artists must sign up for a 2-hour window to deliver and install their work)

Opening Reception: Saturday, March 21, 2020 (4-6pm)

Closing Reception: Sunday, April 26, 2020 (3-5pm). There will be a Juror’s discussion and an Artist Meet and Greet during this time.

Deinstallation & Pick up: Sunday, April 26, 2020 (5-6pm), Monday, April 27, 2020 (10am-6pm) 

Please contact the Exhibition Managers with any questions: 
Laura Jamroz & Steve Wanna –  

The Washington Sculptors Group is a volunteer, non-profit organization dedicated to promoting awareness of sculpture and fostering exchanges among sculptors, sculpture enthusiasts and the public. Organized in 1984, membership has grown to over 400; WSG sponsors frequent public programs and organizes professional sculpture exhibitions juried by prominent curators. Visit www.washingtonsculptors.org to join WSG, to view the Web Gallery of members’ work, and to subscribe to the WSG newsletter. 

About Glen Echo Park The Glen Echo Park Partnership for Arts and Culture, Inc. manages Glen Echo Park, a lively visual and performing arts site in the Washington, DC area. Established by Montgomery County in 2002, the Partnership is a nonprofit organization charged with managing Glen Echo Park’s arts programs and facilities, including its historic buildings. The Partnership’s mission is to present vibrant artistic, cultural, and educational offerings at the Park, and to promote the Park as a unique destination for the region’s diverse population. In collaboration with Montgomery County and the National Park Service, the Partnership works with resident artists and organizations to develop distinctive arts programming. The GEPP is to exhibit the work of emerging and established artists. New exhibitions are presented every four to six weeks. Many of GEPP resident visual artists and organizations also have galleries where artwork is displayed and for sale, including the Yellow Barn Studio, J. Jordan Bruns Studio, Photoworks, SilverWorks, Glen Echo Pottery, the Art Glass Center, and Glassworks. www.glenechopark.org

Zenith Gallery and the Washington Sculptors Group Present:
Washington Sculptors Group’s 5@35

A juried group exhibition to celebrate WSG’s 35th Anniversary

This exhibition celebrates the 35^th anniversary of the Washington Sculptors Group.  We are honoring the uniqueness of work created by its members. Five WSG members will be selected to showcase their work in the heart of downtown Washington DC’s Arts District.

LOCATION
Eleven Eleven Sculpture Space
1111 Pennsylvania Ave NW
Washington DC, 20004

EXHIBITION DATES
August 19, 2019-January 4, 2019

JURORS
Margery Goldberg, Sandy Bellamy, & Nancy Nesvet

APPLICATION DEADLINE
Saturday June 15, 2019 11:59pm

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS
Apply Here https://goo.gl/forms/ziD8nWQFZ9vhZbf92

ABOUT THE EXHIBITION
This exhibition will celebrate the 35^th anniversary of the Washington Sculptors Group.  We are honoring the uniqueness of work created by its members.

ABOUT THE SPACE
In the heart of downtown Washington DC’s Arts District, Eleven Eleven Sculpture Space is in a law firm’s public lobby. The building was completely renovated in the early 2000s. The lobby is designed with high ceilings, wood walls, and granite, stone and metal finishes. When renovated, the DC Government mandated inclusion of an arts space that became Eleven Eleven Sculpture Space.

ABOUT THE JURORS

Sandy Bellamy runs the Percent for Art Commissions at the DC Department of General Services. Ms. Bellamy curates and manages competitive art commissions and acquisitions for DC public buildings including schools, recreation centers, shelters and other buildings. The Commission sponsors about 40-50 works per year representing all media, interior and exterior, two and three dimensional.

Margery Goldberg is the owner and director of Zenith Gallery, as well as the Executive Director and Founder of The Zenith Community Arts Foundation, a 501(c)(3) charitable organization in Washington D.C. Since founding Zenith Gallery in 1978, Ms. Goldberg has curated hundreds of Washington Area and traveling exhibitions; and more than 100 corporate collections and projects, including major outdoor sculptures and a permanent installation at the Smithsonian Institution’s Air and Space Museum. She is a wood sculptor and is a member of the Washington Sculptors Group.

Nancy Nesvet is an internationally recognized art critic and writer/correspondent for Artscope Magazine. She writes the blog for Zenith Gallery, has curated numerous art exhibitions and has served as judge for art contests including Maret School, the National Science Foundation Vizzies and Visart’s Photo Competition. She holds a BA in Art History, an MFA in Studio Art and Theory and has taught Curatorial Studies at the University of Massachusetts Lowell.

ELIGIBILITY
The exhibition is open to members of the Washington Sculptors Group. Artists who are not already members may join WSG by paying annual dues of $45 ($15 for full-time students). New members may join by downloading a membership form from the web site, www.washingtonsculptors.org and making payment by mailing a check or through PayPal online. WSG members must renew their dues for 2019 to be eligible to apply to participate in this exhibition. The mailing label should read 2019 to show your membership is up to date.

SUBMISSION GUIDELINES

• Artists may submit three-dimensional work, wall-relief sculpture, or mixed media installations.
• The space requires that no artwork shall be overtly religious, political or display nudity.
• Each artist should submit 8 works (only two images per work, for a total of 16 images).
• Jurors will select five artists for this exhibition, and may select multiple works from each artist.
• The space has tall ceilings, but work must be no more than ten feet tall. Hanging/wall work should be no more than 60 inches tall and 44 inches wide. All hanging work must be fitted with d-rings.
• Artists are strongly encouraged to visit the space before making their submissions.
• All artwork accepted must remain in the show for the duration of the exhibit. (If a piece is sold, we will replace it with a similar piece by that artist.)
• All accepted artwork must be delivered on Sunday August 18th between 12pm-3pm at 1111 Pennsylvania Ave NW, Washington DC, 20004. Work should be picked up on Sunday January 5th between 10am-12 noon at the same address.
• Artists are solely responsible for delivery of their accepted work on the installation date, and de-installation of their work on the pick-up date as specified above. Staff will be responsible for installations (artists wishing to assist in the installation of their works are welcome to do so). The gallery cannot receive shipments of artwork and is unable to store work not picked up by the pickup date.

INSURANCE/COMMISSION
The 1111 venue will insure the artwork for the duration of the show but insurance during transit is the responsibility of the artist. A 50% commission will be taken on sales by Zenith Gallery, unless otherwise discussed.

The artworks exhibited will be posted on Zenith Gallery’s website and Artsy.com, unless otherwise agreed with the artist. Zenith Gallery will promote the exhibition with a printed mailing, evite, press release and through social media. Each artist will receive 100 printed invitations.

CALENDAR

Call for Entry Posted: May 12, 2019

Submission Deadline: Saturday June 15, 2019 11:59pm

Jury Period: June 16 – July 17, 2019

Artist Notification: July 22, 2019

Exhibition Dates: August 19, 2019 – January 4, 2020

Drop Off Dates/Installation: Sunday, August 18, 2019, 12pm-3pm

Opening Reception/Meet the Artist: Wednesday, September 18, 5-8pm

Artist Talks: Each artist will be able to present a solo artist talk on a Friday at 5. Specific dates will be announced later.

Pick Up/Deinstall: Sunday, January 5, 2020, 10am-12pm

 

The Washington Sculptors Group is a volunteer, non-profit organization dedicated to promoting awareness of sculpture and fostering exchanges among sculptors, sculpture enthusiasts and the public. Organized in 1984, membership has grown to almost 400; WSG sponsors frequent public programs and organizes professional sculpture exhibitions juried by prominent curators. Visit www.washingtonsculptors.org to join WSG, to view the Web Gallery of members’ work, and to subscribe to the WSG newsletter.

Zenith Gallery Since opening our doors in 1978, Zenith Gallery has established deep roots in the nation’s capital and with artists and collectors across America. Throughout our history we have pushed boundaries and broken ground with an ever-changing selection of paintings, sculpture, neon, photographs, tapestries and mixed-media pieces that stimulate, engage and have profoundly enhanced our clients’ residential, corporate and public-space environments.

Now celebrating 41 years in the nation’s capital, Zenith is recognized for its unique mix of contemporary art in a wide variety of media, style and subject. The gallery provides high-quality acquisition, art consulting, commissioning, appraisal and framing services, through its gallery/salon/ sculpture garden off 16^th Street at 1429 Iris St NW, WDC 20012. Zenith also curates rotating exhibits at the Eleven Sculpture Space at 1111 Pennsylvania Avenue NW, WDC 20004.

 

Zenith Gallery est. 1978
Celebrating 41 Years in the Nation’s Capital
1429 Iris St., NW, Washington D.C.20012-1409
202-783-2963
www.zenithgallery.com

WASHINGTON SCULPTORS GROUP
PO Box 42534
Washington DC 20015
(202) 686-8696
www.washingtonsculptors.org
Supporting Sculptors and the Arts Since 1984.

An Intersection of Color and Material in Sculpture

Presented by Washington Sculptors Group and the Northern Virginia Fine Art Association at the ATHENAEUM

LOCATION: The Athenaeum, 201 Prince Street, Alexandria, VA 22314

DATES: June 6 – July 21, 2019

JUROR: Mollie Berger Salah

APPLICATION DEADLINE:
Sunday, April 14, 2019 (11:59pm EST) received through the submission site Entrythingy

ABOUT THE EXHIBITION
Notes of Color is an exhibition exploring the materials of both the painter and the sculptor, as inspired by the unique multi-media practice of Hilda Shapiro Thorpe, Color Field painter turned sculptor, 1919 – 2000.

Painter turned sculptor, Hilda Thorpe (1919 – 2000) was a fixture of the Alexandria and Washington, DC arts scene. Her studio was on the third floor of the old “Why Not” store on the corner of King and Lee Streets for over thirty years. The Athenaeum, located on the same block as Thorpe’s former Old Town Alexandria studio, is a suitable exhibition space for area sculptors to explore color and materials within their artistic process, just as Thorpe did. Thorpe’s work demonstrates her lifelong interest in the visual and visceral properties of color, a trait she shared with her contemporaries such as Morris Louis, Kenneth Noland, and Anne Truitt. While the study of color remained constant throughout her artistic career, it was her bold use of conventional and unconventional materials that set her apart from other artists of her time. Not only an abstract expressionist and color field painter, Thorpe was a sculptor using a wide variety of materials such as, balsa wood, piping, sheet metal, and gauze. She later worked in textiles and handmade paper works. Her practice is a challenge to artists today who wish to push the boundaries of how they use materials, while retaining one of the most critical elements of artmaking: color. WSG would like to extend an invitation to its members to participate in this exhibition with sculptural work that investigates color as an integral part of the sculptural process while rethinking the ways in which they use materials.

ABOUT THE JUROR: Mollie Berger Salah
Curatorial Assistant: Prints and Drawings, National Gallery of Art, Washington, DC

Mollie Salah has worked in the Prints and Drawings department at the National Gallery since graduating from George Washington University with a Master of Arts in Art History in 2014. While at GWU she held internships in the Prints and Drawings departments of the National Portrait Gallery and the National Gallery of Art. Mollie has also worked at the Fleming Museum of Art, Burlington, VT, Shelburne Museum, Shelburne, VT, and the Farnsworth Art Museum in Rockland, ME. An adapted version of her graduate qualifying paper on Kenneth Noland’s circle paintings and the psychoanalytic therapy of Dr. Wilhelm Reich was recently published for Refiguring American Art, a research project organized by Tate, London. She has also published essays on Thomas Downing and Mary Pinchot Meyer. Mollie’s research interests include artists who have lived and worked in Washington, DC, early twentieth century American landscape painting, and the cultural impact of the Cold War.

APPLICATION DEADLINE: Sunday, April 14, 2019 (11:59pm EST)
Participating artists can upload submissions through Entrythingy (https://www.entrythingy.com/login.html). NOTES OF COLOR will be juried from digital images submitted through Entrythingy site, and there is a $5 processing fee for uploading images. No entries will be accepted by mail or email.

ELIGIBILITY
The exhibition is open to members of the Washington Sculptors Group. Artists who are not already members may join WSG by paying annual dues of $45 ($15 for full-time students). New members may join by downloading a membership form from the web site, www.washingtonsculptors.org and making payment by mailing a check or through PayPal online. WSG members must renew their dues for 2019 to be eligible to apply to participate in this exhibition. The mailing label should read 2019 to show your membership is up to date. 

SUBMISSION GUIDELINES

• Artists may submit three-dimensional sculptures or mixed media installations that fit the theme. New media works are acceptable as long as they do not require an external power source.
• ALL work must be able to be wall hung using simple hooks. Works must weight less than 15 lbs and protrude no more than 12 inches from the wall.
• Each artist may submit up to five (5) works, with two images per work (maximum of ten images).
• Submissions MUST be anonymous—please remove any identifying labels from titles, file names, images, etc. Submissions that are not anonymous will be disqualified.
• Gallery has 22-foot high ceilings, steps and standard double door to enter the gallery. All work accepted and exhibited must remain on display for the full duration of the show.
• Accepted work must be delivered in person on Sunday, June 2, 2019 from 4-6pm or Monday, June 3, 2019 from 10am-2pm at the Athenaeum (201 Prince Street, Alexandria, VA 22314). Work must be picked up in person at the same address on Sunday, July 21, 2019 from 4-6pm. The Athenaeum can neither receive nor return entries by mail.
• Artists are solely responsible for delivery of their accepted work on the installation date, and de-installation of their work on the pick-up date as specified above. Staff will be solely responsible for installations. The gallery cannot receive shipments of artwork and is unable to store work not picked up by the pickup date.

INSURANCE/COMMISSION
The Athenaeum will insure the pieces for the duration of the show but work in transit and work left at the Athenaeum after the closing date is the responsibility of the artist. A 40% commission will be taken on sales by the Athenaeum. Interested buyers will be directed to the artist or agent.

CALENDAR

EXHIBITION DATES:                         Thursday June 6 – Sunday July 21

CALL FOR ENTRY POSTED:            Thursday, February 21, 2019

SUBMISSION DEADLINE:                Sunday, April 14, 2019 (received by 11:59pm EST)

JURY PERIOD:                                     Monday, April 15 – Sunday, May 5, 2019

ARTIST NOTIFICATION:                   Wednesday, May 8, 2019

DROP OFF DATES:                               Sunday, June 2, 2019 (4:00pm – 6:00pm) &
Monday, June 3, 2019 (10:00am – 2:00 pm)

Work must be delivered through the main gallery entrance at 201 Prince Street, Alexandria, VA 22314

EXHIBITION INSTALLED:              June 4-5 2019

OPENING RECEPTION:                    Sunday, Jun 9, 2019 (4:00pm – 6:00pm)

CURATORS DISCUSSION:               Sunday, June 23, 2019 (2:30pm – 4:00pm)

ARTIST MEET AND GREET:           Sunday, July 21, 2019 (2:00pm – 4:00pm)

DEINSTALL & PICK UP:                   Sunday, July 21, 2019 (4:00pm – 6:00pm)

Exhibition directors can be contacted for dropping off and picking up work.

• Laura Jamroz
• Judith Pratt

 

The Washington Sculptors Group is a volunteer, non-profit organization dedicated to promoting awareness of sculpture and fostering exchanges among sculptors, sculpture enthusiasts and the public. Organized in 1984, membership has grown to almost 400; WSG sponsors frequent public programs and organizes professional sculpture exhibitions juried by prominent curators. Visit www.washingtonsculptors.org to join WSG, to view the Web Gallery of members’ work, and to subscribe to the WSG newsletter.

 

About the Athenaeum
The building now known as the Athenaeum was constructed in 1851- 1852 as the Bank of Old Dominion.  Robert E. Lee banked here, as did many other prominent Alexandrians.  During the Civil War occupation of Alexandria, the building was commandeered by Federal troops and used as the Chief Commissary Office of the U.S. Commissary Quartermaster.  An authentic Civil War site, the Athenaeum is on both the Virginia Trust and National Register of Historic Places. The building is part of the Virginia Trust and was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1980

 

About the Northern Virginia Fine Arts Association (NVFAA)
The Northern Virginia Fine Arts Association is dedicated to the pursuit of excellence in all forms of art, and to establishing programs that will enrich the cultural life of Northern Virginia and the surrounding metropolitan area.  As the primary site for these activities, the NVFAA own, and maintains the historic building called the Athenaeum. For additional information on the organization, please visit www.nvfaa.org.

WSG Contact for Exhibits:

Help with Entries:

This call for entries is closed as of March 14, 2019

 

WSG members may submit up to five (5) jpeg images or one (1) video of their work for the Annual Members Image Show. Please carefully review the instructions below for preparing media. If you need assistance, please contact a team member at the email listed below. New members are encouraged to take advantage of this opportunity to show their work, and for all members to show current work and receive feedback from the audience. DC area gallerists, curators, collectors, and art representatives will be invited to attend. During intermission, refreshments will be provided, and WSG members are welcome to bring light fare to share.

 

Instructions:

• Presentations are limited to 5 minutes and members must be in attendance during their presentation.
• You may speak during your presentation or let your images/video speak for you.
• Images must be in jpeg format and sized to 1000 pixels on the longest side, with a resolution of 72 dpi. You can use the following online tool to resize your images: https://www.befunky.com/create/resize-image/
• Videos must be in mp4 format and no more than 5 minutes long. You can use the following online tool to convert your video: https://convertio.co/mp4-converter/
• Please include: title, dimensions, medium, and year for each image, as well as artist’s name and website.
• Please email all materials, information, and any questions to

All images and videos will be arranged in a single PowerPoint presentation and will include a title page and notice of copyright protection for each artist. Audience members can talk with artists during intermission or at the show.

 

First to Submit, First to Show! Maximum 20 Presenters

 

2019 ANNUAL MEMBERS IMAGE SHOW INFORMATION

Presented by Washington Sculptors Group at Harvard’s Center for Hellenic Studies

Sunday, April 14, 2019, 4 – 7pm

Location:
Harvard’s Center for Hellenic Studies – House A
3100 Whitehaven St NW
Washington, DC 20008

Free and open to the public
Parking on premises and Whitehaven Street

Presented by Brentwood Arts Exchange in collaboration with the Washington Sculptors Group

LOCATION
Brentwood Arts Exchange
3901 Rhode Island Ave
Brentwood MD, 20722
arts.pgparks.com

DATES: January 14 – March 9, 2019

JUROR: Spencer Dormitzer

APPLICATION DEADLINE: Friday, November 30, 2018 (midnight)

CALL DESCRIPTION
Brentwood Arts Exchange is collaborating with the Washington Sculptors Group members for an exhibition titled Sculpture Now 2019. Begun in 1987, the Sculpture Now series provides an annual snapshot of up-to-the-moment works by artists in the mid-Atlantic region and beyond. The series also includes the Tom Rooney Award of $500. Sculpture today is a rapidly evolving genre that reflects the volatile changes in global conditions. Whether conceptual, political, cultural, environmental or personal in context, the biography of the artist continues to be central to the artwork. In this spirit, Sculpture Now 2019 does not have a particular theme. It is an open and inclusive platform that invites artists to put forward their latest ideas on conceptual theory and best practices regarding materials used in sculpture. The exhibition is designed to give WSG artists free rein, to propose work to the juror, or to show work produced within the last two years. The exhibition will be installed at the Brentwood Arts Exchange main gallery in Brentwood, MD. This exhibition will take place separately, but in conjunction with the Tom Rooney Remembered Invitational exhibition at the Salve Regina Gallery and the Mullen Library on the campus of the Catholic University of America. Works by Tom Rooney and past Tom Rooney Prize winners from 2007-2019 also will be shown at CUA. Both shows – Brentwood Sculpture Now 2019 and the Tom Rooney Remembered Invitational – will honor the late Tom Rooney (1924- 2018), sculptor, educator, and WSG volunteer. During the Brentwood exhibition, the juror, Spencer Dormitzer, will award the 2019 Tom Rooney prize, and the chosen artist will show works in both the Brentwood and Salve Regina exhibition spaces.

ABOUT THE JUROR
Spencer Dormitzer, Director of Brentwood Arts Exchange, oversees the administration and development of the facility, as well as the changing annual exhibitions. Mr. Dormitzer attended The School of Art Institute of Chicago, and has been a working artist for over 25 years. He has acted as the studio manager for New York abstractionist David Reed, and as an executive producer for the New York Cosmos. Dormitzer has just concluded his tenure at Joan Hisaoka Healing Arts Gallery in Washington, DC after 3 years of service, where he managed or curated over 15 exhibitions. Spencer lives on Capitol Hill in Washington, DC.

ELIGIBILITY
Applicants must be current or new members of the Washington Sculptors Group to submit. To become a WSG member, download a membership form from the WSG website at www.washingtonsculptors.org, and join online with your submission to the exhibition. WSG members must have paid their dues for 2019 by the entry deadline to be eligible for this exhibition. The address label on the most recent copy of the WSG newsletter, The Washington Sculptor, will show your membership status (example: MEMBER THROUGH 2019).

WORK TO BE CONSIDERED
The exhibition will be located in the Brentwood Arts Exchange main gallery. Please note the floor plan below. Three-dimensional freestanding and wall-hung sculpture, installations, and video/film-based work are welcome, though there is limited access to electrical outlets. Brentwood Arts Exchange does have selected A/V equipment. Please inquire if selected. Individual artists as well as collaborative groups are permitted, though no individual should be included in more than one submission.

SITE CONDITIONS
Artists are solely responsible for delivery of their accepted work on the delivery dates provided, and removal on the pick-up date. The trained staff at Brentwood Arts Exchange will install all exhibiting artwork unless there is a specific reason for artist assistance. All work accepted must remain on display for the full duration of the show. WSG and Brentwood Arts Exchange will not receive shipments of artwork.

A loading dock is not available. Work must fit through an entryway measuring 120”H x 84”L x 80”W. Some pedestals are available on a first-come, first-served basis. If the gallery does not have a pedestal to meet the needs of a selected work, it will be the artist’s responsibility to supply the pedestal. Arrangements for installation should be made in advance. Brentwood Arts Exchange staff will contact selected artists to establish details.

SUBMISSIONS
The juror will consider a maximum of 5 images of 5 different artworks per artist or team of artists. Proposals (for prospective works to be made), pre-existing works, and videos may be entered for the exhibition, plus supporting images of the artist’s previous works should be uploaded to www.entrythingy.com (See instructions for ENTRYTHINGY below) Assistance with submissions is available by email request. Email to:

If your work is site or situation specific, please make it clear in your submission. We highly recommend that artists research the site and its history, and visit the gallery. The gallery is open to the public Tuesday – Saturday, 11am to 5pm. Administrative appointments are also available on Mondays.

APPLICATION PROCEDURE AND SPECIFICATION
Artists may submit up to 5 images of existing works made in the last two years or, proposals specifically for this exhibition. To be clear, please add the word SUBMISSION to the title of the images that represent the work(s) you would like to have included in the show. For past work you are submitting as part of your portfolio review, please add the word PORTFOLIO to the title. These additional portfolio images will display the artist’s ability to create what they are
proposing, or offer examples of past work that might be related to the project being considered. Submitting fewer images will not take away from your entry.

Please include the following information in your submission proposal:

1. Description of the physical aspects of the project (site, materials, positioning, etc. (not an interpretation of the work).

2. If you are proposing a new piece that is not represented in your images, please include one or more illustrations of the work in situ that will give the juror a clear idea of the project being proposed, what it will look like, and how it will be constructed and installed.

3. A project description that includes:
-background or narrative information about the project
-an explanation of how the project relates to the site
-any maintenance that will be required during the course of the exhibition
-if there is light, sound, or movement that may impact the ability of others to experience nearby artworks
-to avoid disqualification, do not include your name in either the statement or any of the description paragraphs on Entrythingy.

Please note: the project description can be a word document with text and images saved as a .pdf file. You can then upload the .pdf file as one of your 5 images on Entrythingy. Acceptable files include .jpg, .pdf, .doc, .mov. Video artists must upload one or two videos according to the specifications listed on ENTRYTHINGY. Submit all images with a resolution of 300 dpi and a maximum of 2MB each. Video files are limited to at most 50MB each (about five minutes).

INSTRUCTIONS FOR ENTRYTHINGY
Applicants should go to ENTRYTHINGY and click on “For Artists” at top.
Click on “list of current calls”.
Scroll down and click on the “Sculpture Now 2019” listing.
Create a login account if you don’t have one, or if you do, login with the “Click here to login” button. After logging in, select the “Sculpture Now 2019” call and complete the entry steps.
There is no entry fee for Sculpture NOW 2019. No mail or email entries will be accepted. All applicants will receive ‘accepted’ or ‘not accepted’ notifications.

INSURANCE/COMMISSIONS/SALES
Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission will insure indoor artwork on-site during the dates of the exhibition. Transportation insurance is the responsibility of the artist.

The Gallery will retain a 25% sales commission on work sold during the exhibition. A price list will be available at the front desk, and Brentwood Arts Exchange will handle the sales/invoicing and payment to artists. If artwork is sold, Brentwood Arts Exchange will send a check to the artist within 30 days of the exhibition closing date. All selected artists must register as a vendor with M-NCPPC prior to the exhibition to receive proceeds from sales. Brentwood Arts Exchange staff will assist with this process. Washington Sculptors Group does not receive a commission on sales of artwork.

CONTACT
WSG Exhibition Team: Elsabé J Dixon (703) 470-4163
Gallery Contact: Spencer Dormitzer, Director (301) 277-2863
Natalie Fulgencio, Assistant Director:

EXHIBITION CALENDAR: Exhibition Dates: January 14 – March 9, 2019
• CFE deadline: November 30, 2018
• Works Chosen: December 10, 2018
• Artists Notified: December 15, 2018
• Artwork drop off to Brentwood Arts Exchange: Monday, January 3, 5, 6, 2019 10:00 am – 7:00 pm
• Opening reception and Tom Rooney award: Saturday January 19 (5-8pm)
• Artist and Juror Talk: February 16 (2-4pm)
• Artist pick-up dates: March 11-12, 2019 (Time to be determined)

Brentwood Arts Exchange is a proud part of the Maryland – National Capital Park and Planning Commission, and serves as an anchor for the arts-based community development of the Prince George’s County Gateway Arts District. We support artist and community development by welcoming diverse audiences to experience high quality visual art exhibitions, concerts, and affordable art classes for all ages, and a local artisans craft store.

Hours: Monday –Friday 10am to 7pm, Saturday: 10am to 4pm, Sunday: Closed
Gallery Contact: Spencer Dormitzer, Director (301) 277-2863, 
Natalie Fulgencio, Assistant Director: 

The Washington Sculptors Group (WSG) is a volunteer, non-profit organization dedicated to promoting awareness of sculpture and fostering exchanges among sculptors, sculpture enthusiasts and the public. Organized in 1984, membership has grown to almost 400; WSG sponsors frequent public programs and organizes professional sculpture exhibitions juried by prominent curators. Visit https://www.washingtonsculptors.org to join WSG, to view the Web Gallery of members’ work, and to subscribe to the WSG newsletter. WSG P.O. Box 42534, Washington, DC 20015, 202-686-8696, .

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Presented by Washington Sculptors Group and the American Center for Physics

LOCATION: American Center for Physics, College Park, MD
Exhibition Venue: ACP Rotunda, Conference Rooms and Hallway

DATES: October 23, 2018 – April 12, 2019

JUROR: Sarah Tanguy
Curator Sarah Tanguy worked at the Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden, the National Gallery of Art, the International Exhibitions Foundation, The Tremaine Collection, the International Sculpture Center, as well as the Smithsonian Institution Traveling Exhibition Service and the Hechinger Collection. In 2004, she became a curator at the office of Art in Embassies, U.S. Department of State, while continuing to pursue freelance projects. Tanguy has produced many exhibitions in the local DC area and written for Sculpture, and American Craft among other publications. Tanguy has curated an exhibition series for the American Center for Physics, which put her in touch with the latest in theoretical physics and led her to discover artists who explore the intersection between art and science.

APPLICATION DEADLINE: July 6, 2018 by midnight ET at www.entrythingy.com

INSTRUCTIONS FOR ENTRYTHINGY
Applicants should go to ENTRYTHINGY and click on “For Artists” at top. Click on “list of current calls“.
Scroll down and click on the “Sculpture Now 2018: ShadowLands” listing. There is a $5 entry fee charged by entrythingy. Entrythingy will give artists the opportunity to submit a total of 9 images and one proposal or documentation of the sculptures and drawings submitted. Artists should submit drawings, which relate to their sculptures.

Please note the size of the Rotunda, Conference Rooms and Cabinet spaces in the Call For Entry.

BACKGROUND:
Since the fall of 1997, the American Center for Physics (ACP) has hosted two exhibitions a year on the ground floor of its headquarters located on 24-acre wooded site in College Park, Maryland. From Dark Matter to Chaos Theory, the program mines the intersection of art and current trends in science/mathematics around broad themes. Each exhibition lasts approximately five and a half months. An illustrated brochure with an essay by consulting curator Sarah Tanguy documents each exhibition, which features sculpture, painting, photographs, and works on paper.

  

CALL:
Art and Physics have always been “great attractors” to adapt a term that describes a gravitational anomaly in intergalactic space. Art interprets the visible world. Science, in particular Physics, charts its invisible workings. The two visions may appear opposed but the committed passion, the insatiable curiosity, and the ongoing risk-taking make artists and scientists kindred spirits who use different languages, the language of mathematics on one hand and on the other, the language of visual images. Most importantly, their fundamental quest is the same—to understand why things are the way they are.

The ACP exhibition calls for sculptors working in a series, and encourages work on paper that would describe or illustrate the sculptural forms, which will be on display in a large rotunda area, three conference rooms and two passageways. The exhibition would accommodate multiple works (2D and 3D) by the same artist.

 

ELIGIBILITY
The exhibition is open to current members of the Washington Sculptors Group only. Artists may join WSG by paying annual dues of $45 ($15 for full-time students). Prospective members may download a membership form from the WSG website, www.washingtonsculptors.org and send in a check, or may join online. WSG members must have paid their dues for 2018 to be eligible for this exhibition. The address label on this Call or the most recent copy of the WSG newsletter, Washington Sculptor, will show the year 2018 if your membership is up to date. Notices for 2018 dues were mailed in November 2017.

WORK TO BE CONSIDERED
In this exhibition artists are asked to explore the interrelation of art and science through the notion of gravity, including but limited to the effects of light and mass in the way that sculpture responds to gravity, interacts with space, and sometimes, moves through time. Artist’s visions have often anticipated or inspired the breakthroughs of physicists throughout history. Let’s continue the dialogue. Artists are encouraged to also submit 2D drawings and photographs, describing, inspiring or accompanying their sculptures.

Three-dimensional freestanding and wall-hung sculpture in relief, as well as smaller works for the wall vitrine installations are encouraged. Please see the dimensions of this below. Please do not submit video/film-based work there is a limited capacity for work that requires access to electric outlets. Basic technical support will be provided by the American Center for Physics.

Typically, the exhibitions include large and medium-scale, flat work or relief work and small-scale three-dimensional or relief work. The six niches in the conference rooms measure 89 (h)” x 140 (w)” and are usually earmarked for paintings. The six niches along the East-West Corridor measure 72 (h)” x 177 (w)” and are dedicated to photographs. The glassed-in vitrines in the Rotunda feature a minimum of 16 sculptures. These sculptures cannot exceed 9-1/2” in depth but can be wider and taller. Details below.

ACP Rotunda, Conference Rooms and Hallway
a. Rotunda Cabinets (10” x 24” x 55”)
b. Conference Walls (11’ x 7’ x 22” – six areas)
c. Passage Way (14 ‘ x 6 ‘ x 8”- six areas)

The work may be submitted in finished form or as a proposal. We highly recommend that artists research the ACP site, and visit if they wish to submit installations, site-specific work, or a proposal. The exhibition will be located in the rotunda and conference wall spaces as well as a passage space that are tangent to the building. Artists are encouraged to submit multiple works or a series of sculptures, drawings and photographs.

DELIVERY OF ARTWORK AND ENTRY AND GALLERY DIMENSIONS
SALES AND COMMISSIONS
Artworks will be listed, and sale and inquiries directed to the artists. The ACP nor Consulting Curator will take a commission.

INSURANCE
ACP will insure work while on site but NOT during transportation to or from the venue. On-site insurance value will be computed as 60% of retail price, but does not guarantee that the insurer will agree with the value assigned by the artist. Artists selected must sign a loan agreement provided by the Washington ACP. The Washington Sculptors Group will serve as the sole representative of the art in the show and sign an agreement with the ACP. Therefore, WSG will negotiate terms on behalf of the artists as outlined in the individual agreement between WSG and the Artist.

APPLICATION PROCEDURE AND SPECIFICATIONS
Artists may submit up to 10 slides. For existing work, please be clear about the images which represent the work you would like to have included in the show, vs work that you are showing as part of your portfolio of past work. Those making proposals for new work must provide images of design drawings which clearly show the piece/pieces you would like to make, as well as how it will be constructed. Additional portfolio slides should display the artist’s ability to make what they are proposing, or offer examples of past work that might be related to the project being considered.

Acceptable files include jpg, pdf, doc. but entrythingy responds best to jpg uploads. Written proposals should be turned into jpg files and uploaded. Submit all images with a resolution of 300 dpi and a maximum of 2MB each.

All images, and accompanying info will be presented anonymously to the juror for review. No mail or email entries will be accepted. All applicants will receive accepted or not accepted notifications.

CALENDAR:

Exhibition Dates: October 23, 2018- April 12, 2019

May 23, 2018                           Call for Entry

July 6, 2018                             Application Deadline

July 18, 2018                           Juror’s Selection

October 20-21, 2018             Installation

October 23, 2018                   Opening Reception 5:30-7:30pm; Artist Talk at 6:15pm

April 13-14, 2019                   De-installation

Resources for American Center for Physics: http://www.acp.org/

CONTACT: WSG EXHIBITION MANAGER:
Elsabé Dixon (703) 470- 4163;

WASHINGTON SCULPTORS GROUP
PO Box 42534
Washington DC 20015
(202) 686-8696
www.washingtonsculptors.org
Supporting Sculptors and the Arts Since 1984.